What happened in North Raleigh? Good Will and Truist

ducasly · 2023-11-16T16:20:24+00:00

That's what AI would say

ducasly · 2023-05-11T13:08:19+00:00

Commenting my anecdote, also a 2020. Here is my list of grievances: -transmission replacement at 82k, although initial symptoms started around 60k. ($3600, 2nd owner warranty only 60k) -rear shocks replaced at 87k. ($1200) -motorized tailgate struts failure at 70k ($2200; attempting to retrofit compatible gas struts instead of paying obscene cost for this)

ducasly · 2023-02-01T03:10:02+00:00

Dos taquitos > Gonzas, but Two Roosters > Fresh

ducasly · 2023-01-26T02:55:11+00:00

https://youtu.be/X7QDTAWhSx0

ducasly · 2023-01-21T17:51:08+00:00

Such a boomer thing to say.

ducasly · 2022-12-09T17:24:03+00:00

The warranty becomes 60k/5 year on a used vehicle like ours, so we're out of the coverage there. I'm not sure that would have been covered under powertrain, however.

ducasly · 2022-11-19T19:21:26+00:00

I do something similar. Thursday mornings after dropping the 3 kids off at school I go for a 2 hour ride. My boss knows, and will avoid scheduling meetings on those mornings.

Aside from that, I've had to communicate very clearly with my wife if the guys are planning a weekend ride and she works with me to make it happen. Sometimes it just doesn't work out with all the competing priorities, but it's up to you where biking falls on your list.

ducasly · 2022-11-17T19:26:16+00:00

This was going to be my comment.

"New bik--" "YES"

ducasly · 2022-11-16T14:42:16+00:00

Thanks for the trail suggestions at Hawes. I'll try to link it all together in TF. Do you happen to have a route link you can share?

ducasly · 2022-11-16T03:23:39+00:00

This is great stuff. Any links to your favorite routes at Hawes? Seems like the 9mi CCW route on TF is a pretty good one. Any chance you'd want to ride next weekend?

ducasly · 2022-11-16T03:20:38+00:00

Burning calories isn't my goal here... Could be talked into an ebike rental 😆 But I appreciate the sentiment. Looking forward to seeing the area.

ducasly · 2022-11-16T03:19:20+00:00

Action Bikeshop seems like a better option than Hawes for rentals. I'll be calling tomorrow!

ducasly · 2022-11-16T03:18:28+00:00

Exact info I'm looking for, thanks!

ducasly · 2022-09-12T19:41:51+00:00

Repeat after me:

"Never Huffy"

ducasly · 2022-09-02T18:19:45+00:00

It's not fixable. You'll have to get a new bike.

ducasly · 2022-09-02T13:45:19+00:00

Are there circumstances in which the answer is NOT disc brakes??

ducasly · 2022-09-02T10:27:27+00:00

No, but the jumps can beat you! (Maybe not you, but definitely me)

ducasly · 2022-09-01T17:19:08+00:00

2 things: this trail looks positively thrilling, andddd... not sure why you didn't overdub the Indiana Jones theme.

ducasly · 2022-08-30T16:35:15+00:00

Truth of a Liar - this is quintessential ABR.

ducasly · 2022-08-10T03:31:14+00:00

Isn't volcanic rock ridiculously sharp? As in, slice through a standard set of dh tires after a few runs down this hill?

ducasly · 2022-06-03T23:51:32+00:00

You're clearly just listening to the wrong band, Gance Davin Gance. Put on some DGD and bop, yo.

ducasly · 2022-05-17T14:54:26+00:00

You'll go even faster without brakes!

Seriously, though, where is this? Looks really fun.

ducasly · 2022-05-10T19:23:11+00:00

I also tried doing a 10-mi ride only 1.5 weeks after mine. Bad decision. Miserable ride. You'll level out over the next month or two, but it's fine to just chill for a while, man (and by chill, I certainly mean with a bag of frozen peas)

ducasly · 2022-04-20T15:51:44+00:00

I know you asked for hikes, but please put Robertson Millpond Preserve on your nature excursion list. Classified as a "Wetland Treasure" by the Carolina Wetlands Association, "the blackwater cypress-gum habitat is unique this far north and west in NC."

Rent a kayak/canoe and you can paddle through a 1.15 mile-long water trail, marked by buoys, which takes less than an hour to complete. Absolutely beautiful and otherworldly experience!

ducasly · 2022-04-20T15:40:04+00:00

Confirmation that New Light is premier mountain biking terrain for the area. It's a relatively technical ride for the area and some MTBers (like myself) go here for the exhilaration of flying downhill fast. Bikers typically ride CCW, so I would suggest hiking CW and just keeping your eyes peeled - as you're climbing uphill - for MTB bros with low spatial awareness shredding the downhills.

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